Lets Have This Conversation
921 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsMultimedia Journalist and Motivational Speaker Kevin McShan brings you a multi-faceted and multi-dimensional YouTube Podcast called: “Let’s Have This Conversation. The intention is to provide a large assortment of diverse content in all facets of our news cycle. From news, sports, business technology, fitness, lifestyle, entertainment and politics. McShan hopes to bring the viewers an informative, thought-provoking experience. Stimulating careful consideration or attention on the issues making news today. Let’s Have This Conversation.
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Tara May: Focuses on ROI of Kindness and Psychological Safety in the Workplace
July 12, 2024 20:32 - 32 minutes - 74.6 MBExploring Diverse Perspectives requires the ability to recognize the origins and influences of one's cultural heritage and identity. It enables individuals to engage and learn from perspectives and experiences different from their own. Tara May is the CEO of Aspiritech, a nonprofit tech services company with 95% autistic employees. She champions neurodiversity in the workplace and is an expert in cultural transformation and fostering innovation. May believes that companies should focus on t...
Tune IN and Turn ON Your Unique Stage Presence with: Devin Bisanz
July 08, 2024 21:11 - 45 minutes - 104 MBNonverbal communication can be more impactful than the words you use. Your nonverbal cues or body language can convey trust and draw others towards you, or they can offend, confuse, and undermine your message. These cues continue to send messages even after you stop speaking. Professional speaker Devin Bisanz has over a decade of experience shaping international speech champions, guiding TEDx luminaries, keynote speakers, and fine-tuning CEOs. He has spent thousands of hours observing speak...
Logan Hufford: "I Am No Longer in Bondage to Sexual Addiction"
July 06, 2024 13:16 - 1 hour - 139 MBThe Cleveland Clinic's research shows that hypersexuality affects about 3% to 10% of the general U.S. population, with it being more common in men than in women. For every two to five males with hypersexuality, one woman is affected. On average, sexual addiction starts at 18 years of age. Logan Hufford shared, “I'm no longer in bondage to sexual addiction. Being able to say those words is the 2nd biggest blessing in my life, after salvation through Jesus Christ. I spent years actively de...
Understanding the Intricacies of Resilience with: Dr. Stephen Sideroff
June 27, 2024 18:44 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MBA recent global poll uncovered an interesting trend in the U.S. regarding resilience. As reported by the Lloyd's Register Foundation World Risk Poll, societies tend to exhibit higher levels of resilience than the individuals within them. Surprisingly, the survey revealed that no other country in the world has individuals as resilient as those living in a society perceived to be so fragile as the U.S. The U.S. ranks second highest in the world for individual resilience, following Sweden, ...
Men's Mental Health and Healthy Modern Relationships with: Kristal DeSantis
June 24, 2024 21:17 - 38 minutes - 88.1 MBCommunication in relationships allows you to express your experiences and needs, fostering connection. First responders, such as firefighters, are at a higher risk of developing behavioral health conditions, including depression and PTSD. They also have a higher rate of divorce compared to the general population. Kristal DeSantis, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Austin, Texas, specializes in relationships, trauma work, and sex therapy. She focuses on supporting firs...
Inclusion of Individuals with Disabilities is Essential for Business Success with: Lisa Kelly
June 24, 2024 18:58 - 48 minutes - 110 MBAccording to the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD), 27% of Canadians aged 15 years and older (8.0 million people) have one or more disabilities that limit their daily activities. Employment is important for individuals with disabilities as it provides economic self-sufficiency, a platform to use their skills, and increased engagement in community life. Research by Deloitte has shown that companies with inclusive cultures are eight times more likely to achieve better business outco...
Dr Garrett Smith: “I Consider Myself a Teacher of Health and Nutrition at Heart”
June 21, 2024 20:52 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBOver 100 million people in the U.S. have some form of liver disease. 4.5 million U.S. adults (1.8%) have been diagnosed with liver disease. However, it is estimated that 80-100 million adults in the U.S. have fatty liver disease, and many are unaware that they have it, according to the American Liver Foundation. Dr. Garrett Smith is a Licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD) in Arizona and is known as the Nutrition Detective. He is the world's leading expert on vitamin A toxicity and d...
Ridiculously Easy to Do Business With By: David Avrin
June 18, 2024 14:00 - 52 minutes - 119 MBLet's have a conversation about attention and what businesses are willing to do to keep consumers walking through the door. Nearly 80% of American consumers say that speed, convenience, knowledgeable help, and friendly service are the most important elements of a positive customer experience. Therefore, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers, prioritizing technologies that provide these benefits rather than adopting new technologies just to be cutting-edge is preferred. A McKinsey study foun...
Release Panic Attacks & Daily Anxiety for Good With: John Graham
June 12, 2024 17:07 - 49 minutes - 113 MBWhen discussing the concept of affliction, which refers to something that causes pain or suffering. I invite you to consider these two questions: Do you often feel anxious and feel the need to constantly stay productive? Do you feel like your life is always in motion? If your emotional reactions heavily influence your decision-making, you are not alone. According to the Cleveland Clinic, up to 11% of people in the United States experience a panic attack every year, and approximately 2% to 3%...
Fusing Strategic and Tactical Approaches for Business Success with: Richard Walsh
June 11, 2024 22:42 - 42 minutes - 96.4 MBHow confident are you in making strategic decisions for your business? If you're leading a team, how confident are your team members in your leadership style? According to a 2023 Gallup study, certain factors hinder the successful execution of business strategies: 1. Vague organizational goals and purpose: Only 41% of U.S. employees know what their organization stands for. 2. Ineffective business decision-making: Only 14% of managers believe that the speed of decision-making within th...
Developing & Sustaining Unrivaled Personal Brands with: Isaac Mashman
June 08, 2024 22:01 - 46 minutes - 107 MBLet's discuss the importance of strategic sustainability in maintaining the viability of your personal brand. Personalization, which involves creating a unique and tailored experience for each customer, is no longer a luxury but a necessity in highly competitive markets. Today’s customers expect a personalized experience when interacting with a brand, with 71% expecting it every time and 76% expressing frustration when they don’t get it, according to McKinsey. Meanwhile, the Royal Bank repor...
“Forging Leaders and Building Legacies” with: George Hayworth
June 07, 2024 16:52 - 52 minutes - 121 MBAccording to a study conducted by Gallup, 10% of the population are natural leaders, and an additional 20% possess leadership traits. With training and guidance, they can become great leaders. It is important to note that this study focused on corporate leadership. George Hayworth resides near Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife Whitney and their 8-year-old daughter Rhealynn. George earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Oregon in 2011 and was commissioned ...
Oklahoma is Creating an Inclusive Employment Future for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
May 31, 2024 19:56 - 37 minutes - 86.1 MB"The integration of hope is fueled by the promise of opportunities. It provides us all with a vehicle of aspiration and attainment. I want to draw your attention to the number 6.5 million. It’s the estimated total of people in the United States living with a developmental and intellectual disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It's important that these individuals live a valued, respected, and prosperous life, particularly from an employment standpoint. The ...
From Homeless to Millions with Hunter Burkey
May 30, 2024 21:50 - 48 minutes - 111 MBChildhood grief in America is often overlooked. An estimated 1 in 14 children in the U.S. will lose a parent or sibling before age 18, totaling over 4 million children nationwide. Losing a parent can be incredibly difficult and isolating, making simple gestures very important. This is a significant problem. According to a December 2023 report by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 653,104 Americans experienced homelessness on a single night in January of that year, the high...
The Titanic Effect, Helping to Avoid the Icebergs in Startups
May 29, 2024 20:40 - 42 minutes - 96.8 MBAs a startup business owner or founder, the most important question to ask yourself is whether your business idea adds value, solves a problem, or provides innovation to make life more efficient and effective. According to the Harvard School of Business, the odds are against startups, with two-thirds of them failing to show a positive return to their investors, leading to business collapse more often than success. Drs. Todd and Kim Saxton, award-winning professors at Indiana University’...
Ege Reynolds: Using Data-Driven Gamification Tools to Make Transformation Fun, Easy, & Sustainable
May 27, 2024 17:48 - 39 minutes - 91.4 MBI want to discuss men's social responsibility to be emotionally vulnerable and how it can help them succeed professionally and personally. According to Zurich Insurance Group, 38 percent of men do not talk to others about their feelings, and almost three in 10 have never shown emotion or cried in front of others to maintain the appearance of manliness. For the past eight years, Ege Reynolds has been on a journey to overcome hiding his social anxiety by binge-eating chocolate chip cookies...
Michaell Magrutsche Awareness is Everything Once Aware, You Can't Go Back
May 25, 2024 22:59 - 37 minutes - 84.9 MBWhen was the last time you were willing to bet on yourself and take the leap of believing you were enough? Are you ready to invest in the process of self-discovery, which will allow you to experience self-awareness and confidence in your pursuit of life's greatest attributes? Michaell Magrutsche is an Austrian-Californian Multimedia Artist. He became a creativity-awareness educator through his experience-based outside-the-box upbringing that was forced upon him due to his neurodiversity...
Elevating Women’s Relationship with Money with: Linda Grizely
May 24, 2024 21:33 - 26 minutes - 59.7 MBIt's important to empower women by educating them about their finances and how it impacts their lives. According to the Bank of Montreal, 73 percent of women reported not having a written financial plan, compared to 64 percent of men. Additionally, more men have a financial advisor (42 percent) than women (37 percent), and only 17 percent of women use free digital tools compared to 25 percent of men.One woman who is working to change women’s relationship with money is Linda Grizely. She is p...
Optimizing Your Organic Reach on LinkedIn and Social Media with: Jordan Mendoza
May 23, 2024 19:28 - 41 minutes - 95.5 MBIn today’s digital-first world, how we communicate with consumers has changed. According to the platform, more than 15 million entrepreneurs are on LinkedIn in the United States and the United Kingdom. According to Forbes, 90% of users follow at least one brand on social media. It's a powerful illustration of the shift in consumer behavior towards more direct and engaged relationships with brands—and a strong indication of the importance of brands' strong social media presence to establis...
Danny Cavallaro: "I Motivate Men to Lose Body Fat, Gain Confidence, and Get Toned"
May 20, 2024 18:52 - 39 minutes - 91.1 MB"A national survey by Cleveland Clinic, published in September 2023, highlights a disconnect between men’s perception of their health and their actual health habits. According to the survey, 81% of American men believe they lead a healthy lifestyle. However, the survey results reveal that the habits and behaviors of many men tell a different story. Almost half of men (44%) do not get a yearly physical, 44% do not take care of their mental health, and only half of men said they keep a healthy...
Adopting Your Personal Development Identity with: Vin Infante
May 16, 2024 01:11 - 1 hour - 144 MBI’ve got a question. Have you ever paused in your personal life to consider your purpose? Have you developed identifying features that are transcendently tied to who you are as a person and how you want your character to be portrayed? How committed are you to deleveloping a character of meaning and significant substance. At the end of the day the adversity you face in life is your greatest competitive advantage. Vin Infante, LMSW is a mental performance coach, speaker and Licensed Psyc...
Clarify Your Message and Elevate Your Impact with: Jon Cook
May 15, 2024 23:20 - 41 minutes - 96 MBTeams that communicate well are known to be more efficient, creative, and satisfied. Statistics from a Gallup study revealed that companies with highly engaged teams, fostered by effective communication, show 21% greater profitability. Jon Cook is an author, speaker, and investor who helps coaches, consultants, and advisors elevate their impact and income. He is the founder of Keynote Content® and Advisor Story®, and the creator of the Neurempathy Symbiotic Messaging Approach™, the Exper...
Helping Corporate Professionals and Business Owners Make Smart Financial Decisions with: Nathan Best
May 06, 2024 16:50 - 37 minutes - 86.8 MBAccording to the Salvation Army of Canada 25% of Canadians are concerned that their income may not be sufficient to cover their basic needs. However, this percentage increases for single-parent households (40%), single-person households (31%), and caregivers (30%). Additionally, more than half of Canadians feel they are behind on retirement savings, according to a recent survey by tax preparation firm H&R Block Canada. The survey also revealed that 52% of Canadians admit to being unprep...
"Assisting Businesses in Harnessing The Full Potential of Artificial Intelligence: Philip Blackett"
April 27, 2024 21:30 - 40 minutes - 93.1 MBAI-powered data-driven insights and predictive capabilities can significantly benefit entrepreneurs in various ways. They can help mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks, identify market trends and opportunities, assess competitive threats, forecast demand, and make predictions. According to global research conducted by Oracle, 85% of entrepreneurs reported experiencing decision distress, such as regret, guilt, or doubts regarding their decisions made in the past year. Thi...
Helping Broadcast Talent and Athletes Elevate Their On Air Performance with: Carol Voronyak
April 25, 2024 19:49 - 40 minutes - 93.6 MBLet's discuss competitive tenacity and the discipline required to achieve success in the professional world. A study by Harvard Business School found that 37% of employers consider experience the most important qualification for a job applicant, rather than educational attainment. Sports broadcasting is undergoing significant changes due to new technologies and streaming media services which allow for on-demand viewing. According to Indeed, sports broadcasting is a highly competitive field, ...
Your Personal Brand Should Sell with: Luke Redhead
April 24, 2024 20:03 - 44 minutes - 102 MBYour ability to tell a compelling story that appeals to the mind and reason can help you make a lot of money. Having a strong personal brand is one of the best ways to ensure a sustainable future in entrepreneurship. According to LinkedIn, 52% of consumers expect offers to be personalized, while 66% expect brands to understand their needs and expectations. Additionally, 70% of U.S. consumers are more likely to buy from a personally relevant product or brand that is meaningful to them. If yo...
Unlock The Power of Differentiation with: Barry Labov
April 23, 2024 22:36 - 37 minutes - 84.8 MBIn business, if you are in a leadership position, your most valuable asset that contributes to success is your people. The sooner you acknowledge this fact and allow them to celebrate their achievements as a team, the sooner you will experience prosperity. As a leader, it is essential that you take charge of the celebration. A differentiation strategy is an approach that businesses adopt by offering customers something unique, different, and distinct from what their competitors provide in ...
Helping Educators Meet N E E D S of Students with: Mills Rodgers
April 17, 2024 19:31 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBAccording to the National Education Association, 94% of educators feel that their school districts are not providing all the necessary resources for student engagement, comfort, and readiness to learn. With his 15 years of teaching experience and a background in mental health and human resources, this is where Mills Rodgers steps in. He is dedicated to empowering educators and leaders to create equitable and inclusive learning and working environments. As a consultant, speaker, and author at...
Growth For Savvy, Purpose Led Entrepreneurial Women and Maturepreneurs with: Jannette Anderson
April 16, 2024 20:50 - 47 minutes - 109 MBJannette Anderson founded Bodacity.ca, a global community that empowers thousands of women to profit from living their purpose. She believes that every individual matters and encourages them to live accordingly. According to NBC, 35% of entrepreneurs and small business owners are in the 50-59 age bracket, followed by 40–49-year-olds. In fact, approximately 60% of people who start small businesses are between 40 and 60 years old. Jannette helps experienced female entrepreneurs take their ...
Dr. Danny Brassell: How to Bring the JOY Back into Education & the Workplace
March 30, 2024 18:05 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBAccording to biennial testing conducted by NAEP, two-thirds of U.S. children consistently show a lack of proficiency in reading, with an alarming 40 percent being essentially nonreaders. Dr. Danny Brassell, also known as "Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.," is a lifelong teacher who has worked with leaders from different fields and disciplines. He is a best-selling author of 16 books, including Leadership Begins with Motivation and The Reading Makeover, which is based on his popular TEDx talk. ...
Streamline and Systematize Operations for Entrepreneurs with: Eric Williams
March 29, 2024 21:59 - 44 minutes - 101 MBLast year, over 1,900 CEOs left their positions, and a record of 19 of them died while in office, according to The Wall Street Journal. Among those who stayed in their roles, a study by Deloitte found that 82 percent experienced exhaustion indicative of burnout, while 96 percent felt that their mental health had declined. Founder and CEO of Willity, Eric Williams, has spent over 20 years leading teams, hiring, training, and managing more than a thousand employees. Additionally, he has advise...
Starting From Scratch and Becoming a Millionaire with: Jason Roberts
March 29, 2024 19:55 - 37 minutes - 86.9 MBA study conducted by Wealth-X indicates that 68% of individuals with a net worth of $30 million or more earned their wealth through their own efforts. Similarly, a separate study conducted by Fidelity Investments found that 88% of all millionaires are self-made, meaning they did not inherit their wealth. Meet Jason Roberts, a charismatic National Speaker and Peak Performance Coach whose life's work involves studying success formulas and implementing habits to achieve remarkable results in ...
Helping People Reach Economic Independence Through Real Estate Investing with: Axel Meierhoefer
March 29, 2024 12:30 - 40 minutes - 93.3 MBAs per CNBC, while there may be a shortage of homes to buy, there are numerous examples of individuals who have amassed significant wealth by investing in real estate. From big names like Barbara Corcoran to smaller-time investors like a couple in Michigan who earn $11,000 a month from their properties, real estate has proven to be a lucrative investment for many. According to a survey by LendingTree, real estate is the most popular way to build wealth, with 45% of respondents choosing it as...
Helping Women & Minority Business Owners Achieve TRUE Wealth with: Stoy Hall
March 29, 2024 00:35 - 37 minutes - 86.9 MBAccording to a financial literacy survey conducted by Schwab Financial, 89 percent of American adults believe that lack of financial literacy contributes to bigger social issues like wealth, racial, and gender inequality. Stoy Hall is a resident of Omaha, Nebraska, and pursued a BSBA in finance with a minor in business law and insurance from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. During his college years, he was a four-year letter winner for the Bulldogs and worked as a professional teen dev...
Picsume: A Hiring Platform Which Eliminates the Need for a Resume
March 28, 2024 20:36 - 29 minutes - 68.3 MBEmployers are now looking for different things in the recruiting process, as per a July 2023 Survey of 5,000 employers conducted by LinkedIn. Instead of just focusing on traditional resumes, they are more interested in evaluating candidates on their soft skills such as leadership, listening, and their ability to demonstrate a positive direction of purpose. In other words, having good people skills is more important than ever before. Additionally, LinkedIn reports that hiring managers typica...
Empowering Sales Teams to Excel with Confidence with Benjamin Brown
March 27, 2024 03:29 - 23 minutes - 54.8 MBA recent study by the Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative found that small business owners who receive mentorship are more successful than those who don't. In fact, 70% of mentored business owners successfully make it through the first five years, which is twice the rate of those without mentoring. Benjamin Brown, a sales coach, expert, author, and father of two young children, has over 23 years of experience in sales. He works with small businesses to help them resolve sales issue...
Empowering Businesses to Attract & Hire Top Talent with: Kolby Goodman
March 25, 2024 22:54 - 40 minutes - 92 MBAccording to the Financial Post, hiring managers consider several soft skills as important for job applicants. These include a willingness to learn (85%), dependability (84%), problem-solving (78%), and adaptability (78%). Kolby Goodman, a seasoned hiring coach and keynote speaker, has a decade of experience in talent acquisition. He provides expert guidance on recruiting strategy, onboarding, and employee retention to empower individuals and organizations to make better hiring decisions. If...
Helping Professionals Engage Career Purpose and Fulfillment with: Hope LeNoir
March 23, 2024 23:14 - 49 minutes - 113 MBCEOs are increasingly focused on improving company culture to boost employee engagement, according to a recent survey by PRNewswire. The number of responses citing this as the top motivator more than doubled from 26% in 2021 to 54% in the beginning of this year. The next two most important reasons for focusing on culture were to increase innovation and improve diversity and inclusion. Hope LeNoir is an award-winning author, international career coach, and inspirational speaker. She is th...
Writing Articles That Make Money For Entrepreneurs with: Quentin Super
March 23, 2024 00:10 - 29 minutes - 67.9 MBHave you ever heard a great entrepreneurial story that inspired you to take action and buy the product, service, or offering the entrepreneur was promoting? In today's digital age, is there still a place for written content and its effectiveness with consumers? According to Mailchimp, the answer is yes. Entrepreneurs who use storytelling to connect with their customers increase their sales conversions by 30%. Quentin Super is a copywriter and sales consultant who specializes in creating ...
Helping Ambitious Professionals Reclaim their Value Based Identity in 90 days with: Sam LaCrosse
March 20, 2024 01:02 - 39 minutes - 90.9 MBHappiness in money milestones: Though 7 in 10 (71%) believe more money would solve most of their problems, for a third (32% overall, and 37% of Boomers) a relatively attainable gain of $15,000 would make a meaningful impact in their lives, boosting Americans' feeling of financial happiness for six months, according to Empower. Sam LaCrosse is a Value Economist who helps ambitious professionals clarify and achieve their next big goal by reclaiming their value-based identity in 90 days witho...
Defying Expectations Through Football and Acting with: RC Everbeck
March 19, 2024 19:04 - 1 hour - 163 MBRC Everbeck's story is not your typical Hollywood narrative. He has traded touchdowns for footlights, and his journey has been as thrilling and unpredictable as any movie script. From charming Julia Roberts in "Pretty Woman" to tackling action alongside Robert Redford in "Sneakers," RC has danced with Hollywood royalty and carved his own unique path. His early days showcased a chameleon-like versatility. He donned the iconic black suit of the "Tie Guy" in "Pretty Woman," then seamlessly pivo...
Nail The Recruiting Process with: Jared Zeidman
March 08, 2024 23:39 - 1 hour - 144 MBDo you remember back in 2021, when more than 47 million Americans quit their jobs voluntarily, an unprecedented mass exit from the workforce? This trend is being referred to as the Great Resignation and is primarily driven by the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to this, worker shortages are being observed everywhere, with gas stations and dental offices reducing their operating hours as they struggle to find employees to replace those who have resigned. The Great Resignation has disrupted the rela...
Helping Business Professionals Achieve Their Professional Goals with: David Baker-Hargrove
March 08, 2024 00:21 - 32 minutes - 74.2 MBAccording to PricewaterhouseCoopers research, 77% of CEOs believe creativity is the most important leadership quality. Similarly, an IBM survey found that over 60% of CEOs prioritize creativity as a critical skill in leaders. David Baker-Hargrove is a highly experienced Business Consultant and Psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience. “I hold a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and have over 25 years of experience in public health and private practice settings. With over 15 years ...
Planning a Dependable Financial Future with: Shahbaaz Nazir
March 02, 2024 22:54 - 35 minutes - 81.3 MBAccording to a recent survey by Statistics Canada, 35% of households found it difficult to meet their financial needs in the past year. Out of these households, 26% said they would be unable to cover an unexpected expense of $500. Women were slightly more likely to report this difficulty than men (29% vs 24%). The survey also found that almost half (44%) of Canadians were very concerned about their household's ability to afford housing or rent. These results come from the Canadian Social Su...
The Psychology of Dogs & Effective Training with Brady Foulk
March 01, 2024 19:36 - 1 hour - 145 MBIt's important to have companionship in life to feel supported and have someone or something to share experiences with. According to a recent survey by the American Pet Product Association, 65.1 million households in the U.S. own a dog, making them the most popular pet, followed by cats and freshwater fish. Surprisingly, only four percent of dogs in the U.S. attend training classes. Brady Foulk is an experienced dog trainer and the owner of New Direction Dog Training. He is passionate ab...
Encouraging Businesspeople to Build Relationships Through Email Marketing with: Tanya Brody
February 23, 2024 00:37 - 44 minutes - 102 MBIf you want to maintain and develop business relationships in today's world, it is crucial that you use email marketing as a tool to achieve this goal on a regular basis. According to HubSpot, there are 4 billion daily email users and 37% of brands are increasing their email budget. Most marketers use mobile-friendly emails as a part of their marketing strategy, and segmented emails are known to drive 30% more opens and 50% more clickthrough’s than unsegmented ones. Most marketers send...
Your Mental Health Forms your identity with: Scott Burgett
February 22, 2024 01:57 - 1 hour - 161 MBForty-five percent of Canadian business owners experienced mental health challenges in early 2023, up from 38 percent in February 2022, according to a May survey by the Business Development Bank of Canada. According to a recent study by Willis Towers Watson, nearly half (45 percent) of US workers report having experienced mental illness in their lifetime. Over three-quarters (76 percent) say they have experienced emotional distress due to work pressures in the last 12 months. And more than h...
Closing the Gap Between Business and Technology with: Chris Hood
February 20, 2024 22:55 - 36 minutes - 83.2 MBLast year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce conducted a nationwide survey and economic analysis to assess the impact of technology platforms on small businesses and the economy. The survey found that businesses are increasingly using technology to improve their operations. Here are some key takeaways: - 95% of small business owners in the U.S. reported using at least one type of technology platform in their operations in 2022, which is slightly more than the previous year. - For many bus...
Enhancing Your Social and Digital Media Presence with: Luke Lintz
February 17, 2024 22:10 - 45 minutes - 105 MBAccording to LinkedIn, 71% of small to mid-sized businesses use social media for marketing purposes. Among those businesses, 52% post content at least once per day. Facebook reportedly has over 10 times more brand engagement than other social media platforms. In fact, about 200 million social media users visit at least one business profile per day. Luke Lintz is a serial entrepreneur who started his first e-commerce business at the age of 16, after stepping out of an economics class. Withi...
Helping People Raise Their Standards & Create Clarity with: Michael Mojo
February 17, 2024 18:59 - 1 hour - 142 MBAccording to a study conducted by the Association for Talent Development, companies that offer comprehensive training programs have 218% higher income per employee than those that do not. Personal development can be beneficial for entrepreneurs looking to acquire new skills and knowledge that can increase productivity, efficiency, and overall performance. Engaging in personal development activities can lead to better decision-making and problem-solving skills, as reported by 70% of entrepre...